Cambridge to Grantchester across the meadows
Along the River Cam through Grantchester Meadows to tea in the orchard at Grantchester.
- Distance
- 3 km
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Time
- 0.5–1 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Linear
- High point
- 23 m
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About this walk
Cambridge to Grantchester across the meadows is an easy 3 km linear walk with 10 m of ascent, taking 0.5 to 1 hours. It starts at Silver Street, Cambridge (grid reference TL 445 579). The start can be reached by public transport.
The path from Cambridge to Grantchester is a favourite walk out of the city. From Silver Street, it follows the River Cam upstream past Newnham and out across Grantchester Meadows, with punts drifting by in summer.
Grantchester is the village of Rupert Brooke's poem, and the Orchard Tea Garden, where Brooke lodged, has served tea under the apple trees since 1897. Return the same way or by bus.
Route
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1
Newnham
Follow the Cam upstream from Silver Street past Newnham.
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Grantchester Meadows
Cross the meadows beside the river to Grantchester.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Cambridge to Grantchester across the meadows take?
- Most walkers take 0.5–1 hours for the 3 km route, which has 10 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Silver Street, Cambridge (grid reference TL 445 579). Cambridge's car parks and park and ride (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Cambridge station is a 20-minute walk away. Buses run from Grantchester back to Cambridge. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Flat riverside and meadow paths, muddy after rain.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Cattle sometimes graze the meadows: keep dogs under control.
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